Bacon Ipsum vs Nationalize.io

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%97.1%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms359448
P95 · ms1328985
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key requiredKeyless usage limited (x-rate-limit-limit: 25 observed); 2,500 names/mo with a free key
Rate limitUnpublishedKeyless cap 25 per x-rate-limit-limit header; remaining/reset exposed in response headers
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Bacon Ipsum vs Nationalize.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bacon Ipsum or Nationalize.io?

On our scheduled checks, Bacon Ipsum leads on measured uptime — Bacon Ipsum at 99.02% versus Nationalize.io at 97.1% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Bacon Ipsum or Nationalize.io?

Bacon Ipsum has the lower median latency in our checks — Bacon Ipsum responds in 359 ms versus Nationalize.io at 448 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Bacon Ipsum and Nationalize.io need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Bacon Ipsum is callable with no signup, and Nationalize.io is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Bacon Ipsum and Nationalize.io from the browser?

Yes — both Bacon Ipsum and Nationalize.io send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Bacon Ipsum and Nationalize.io free for commercial use?

Bacon Ipsum has unclear commercial terms, and Nationalize.io has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.